KL50 clear Filament smart bulb Availability?
I can no longer find a clear glass LED smart bulb like the KL50. Everything I see now has a frosted glass cover. Does not work with my high end light fixture when using a frosted cover bulb. Where can I get a clear glass LED dimmable smart bulb that is compatible with the TP link system.
Does anyone know if they make a clear glass LED smart bulb or if I can still get the KL50 somewhere.
Thanks
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Unfortunately, we do not have any clear glass bulbs. For most high-end fixtures and needs, its recommended to use a dimmer switch for control.
You won't find many clear glass LEDs on the market, as the frosted glass has the function of refracting and combining the 3 LED diodes in the bulbs to create the correct color. Without the frostsed glass, the lights would not be able to provide colors, and would provide far less light; let alone the fact that Smart LED bulbs have exposed circuit boards in this area which would look even worse.
Feel free to create a new product request for your idea, as I could see a lot of others taking advantage of a product like this. I will also try and talk with our teams to see if there are any future plans for similar products.
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@Riley_S Why were the KL50 and KL60 bulbs discontinued? Very disappointing. I have number of them and now when one goes bad I will not be able to match the others I have. Not everyone wants the frosted glass look, and when the bulbs are lit the small elements inside the clear glass bulb are not very noticeable.
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Not sure, as these devices have not been available since I started. I will forward the feedback that this is a product line that we would like to see reintroduced in the future.
I believe, however, that they may have been retired due to most fixtures using these devices were either controlled with switches/dimmers, or have integrated lighting controls in the fixture.
We have seen a surge in interest in new lighting solutions from our R&D team, such as the announcement at CES of GU10 bulbs; so the feedback will definitely be welcomed.
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